Lollipops
are an old-fashioned sugar candy favorite. You can vary the colors or flavors
to suit your tastes. Make sure you have an accurate candy thermometer for this
recipe!
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup water
• ¾ tsp extract of your choice
(vanilla, mint, cinnamon, coconut, etc)
• Food coloring (optional)
• Lollipop molds and sticks
Preparation:
1. Prepare
your molds by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray and inserting lollipop
sticks into the molds.
2. Combine
the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Insert the candy thermometer and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Allow to
boil, without stirring, until candy reaches 295 degrees (hard-crack stage).
4. Once the
candy reaches 295, remove it from heat. Stir in the extract of your choice,
and, if desired, food coloring.
5. Spoon
the candy into the mold cavities, making sure to cover the back of the stick.
6. Allow to
cool completely and remove once hardened.
Bon Appetit .